Mayor Lori Lightfoot
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Mayor Lightfoot, state officials, and federal electeds advocate for Union Station upgrades
On Thursday, July 8, Mayor Lori Lightfoot joined federal elected officials Senator Dick Durbin and Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-4) alongside state transportation officials in asking for federal funds for improvements to Chicago's Union Station and nearby tracks that would make the station a more comfortable and spacious place for passengers and reduce delays on certain Amtrak routes.
July 15, 2022
City launches income-based traffic fine pilot, halving the fees for low-income residents
Eligible residents can also eliminate all debt by paying off the original fine on tickets received within the last three years.
April 27, 2022
Lightfoot’s “Chicago Moves” would give gas or transit cash to eligible Chicagoans this spring and summer
The disparity between how much Lightfoot is proposing to spend to subsidize driving over transit is perplexing.
April 1, 2022
